Manchester, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Manchester, Grant County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Manchester?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Grant forecast zone and Grant County — the most common reported hazard around Manchester, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (64 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Jun 2026 | Jun 13, 2026 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 64 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 2006 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Dec 26, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jun 2026 | Jun 9, 1999 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 13 | May 2019 | — |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2025 | Apr 11, 2001 · $32,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Oct 2020 | Jan 30, 2002 · $25 million damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Grant forecast zone and Grant County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Manchester get?
A normal year brings about 7.9 inches of snow to Manchester, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bluff City weather station 10.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Manchester?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 18 miles south-southwest. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Manchester | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 18 mi south-southwest | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 56 mi northeast | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 119 mi west-northwest | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Manchester
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 149 tornadoes within 25 miles of Manchester, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 16, 1965, which passed about 21 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 17, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles north of town.
Hail: 539 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 67 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 9, 2003.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Manchester's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Manchester radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Manchester, OK?
KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 18 miles south-southwest. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 56 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Manchester?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Manchester the lowest scan from KVNX is about 1,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Manchester free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Manchester, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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